SONG: “Some of Us” ARTIST: Starsailor My favorite lyric from this song is: “the heart that I stole, I’m never giving back…” but the song itself is a reminder that we all cope with what life throws at us in different ways just as James sings “Some of us laugh. Some of us cry. Some of us smoke. Some of us life. But it’s all just the … Continue reading #21: “Some of Us”
SONG: “Tomorrow Starts Today” ARTIST: Econoline Crush Another band I was obsessed with was Econoline Crush. A band I still listen to, Econoline Crush. I have always loved Trevor Hurst’s voice. There’s just something about it. Their album BRAND NEW HISTORY was one of my favorite albums of 2001. On repeat for months and thank goodness the music gods were shining on my life and … Continue reading #22: “Tomorrow Starts Today”
SONG: “Time Will Heal Me” ARTIST: Everything Some of you may remember the band Everything and their song “Hooch” and most of you are probably asking “WHO?” What you need to know was that I was obsessed with this band. OBSESSED. If they played in a 3 state radius, I drove to see them. 6 hours to DC to see the band. No problem. Leave work … Continue reading #23: “Time Will Heal Me”
SONG: “Climbing the Walls” ARTIST: Stir I cannot count the times I played this song. Hell, I can’t count how many times I played the album HOLY DOGS, but this song was there for me when I had no one (or when my brain thought it had no one). “Climbing the walls. I’m safe until the moment close my eyes. Climbing the walls. I don’t know if I can … Continue reading #24: “Climbing the Walls”
SONG: “Walk On” ARTIST: U2 I really don’t think I need to explain the need to have this song on my list. A) I love U2. I own every single album and “B” Side. B) This song and the album it came from ALL THAT YOU CAN’T LEAVE BEHIND only solidified my love for this band. C) If you need a explanation of why this … Continue reading #25: Walk On
SONG: “Sister” ARTIST: Linus Young This song was at a tie with “Sister” by The Nixons for #26. I wanted to include a song for my little sister, Brenda. She’s such an inspiration to me. I settled on this song because when I first heard, “Hey my sister, play me something good for my soul…” I immediately thought of her. We have had our ups … Continue reading #26: “Sister”
SONG: “Stare at the Sun: ARTIST: Thrice This is the song that made me a Thrice fan and a fan of Dustin Kensrue’s voice (go listen to his solo stuff, amazing!). Anyway, I have always loved the lyrics to this song. There’s not particular memory or moment in my life that is tied to this song. I just like the damn song. When I have … Continue reading #27: “Stare at the Sun”
SONG: “On My Way” ARTIST: Luna Halo The song is about a break up, but I didn’t connect with it that way. I was just fucking inspired to live life and chase dreams no matter how crazy they sounded. When I hear this song and this band, I feel lighter and remember the good times. Yes, music has helped me through some dark days, but … Continue reading #28: “On My Way”
SONG: “Never Surrender” ARTIST: Corey Hart I was 9 when this song was released. NINE YEARS OLD. I liked the song back then of course. I didn’t know what it meant, but it sounded cool. It wasn’t until my oldest niece was born that I really connected with this song. I wanted to make sure she had music in her life that she could turn to … Continue reading #29: “Never Surrender”
SONG: “Marry the Night” ARTIST: Lady GaGa Pop guilty pleasures in my life are the following: Lady GaGa, Pitbull, and Flo Rida. Actually they’re not guilty at all. I happily admit that I like all 3 artists. This song is my ode to my friendship with Ronnie. He loves GaGa more than I do. When you get a text from one of your best friends … Continue reading #30: “Marry the Night”